This recipe is a delightful combination of coconut and pandan flavors, creating a unique and refreshing dessert. The layers of shredded coconut jelly, coconut jelly, and pandan moss jelly come together beautifully in a mooncake mold. It's a perfect treat for special occasions or when you want to impress your guests with something extraordinary.
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Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, stir and mix well.
Bring it to a boil, reduce it to low heat, stir and mix until sugar, agar-agar powder, and jelly powder are completely dissolved by stirring often.
Pour into a heat-proof container. Leave to cool until set in the fridge.
Cut the coconut milk jelly into big pieces and grate it into shreds.
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, stir and mix well.
Put the shredded coconut jelly into a small container, fill in the coconut jelly until it covers the shredded coconut jelly. Do not fill it full; it depends on the depth of the mooncake mold.
Keep in the fridge until set.
Combine the pandan leaves and water. Blend until a fine pulp. Squeeze the pandan pulp and sieve out the pandan juice.
Beat an egg in a bowl, add in the pandan juice and coconut milk, and stir it slightly. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir well.
Pour the mixture into a saucepan, cook it at medium-low heat, and keep stirring until it’s boiling. Ensure the agar-agar powder and sugar are dissolved.
The moss will start to appear. Stir it often to create finer pieces of moss. Turn off the heat.
Remove the coconut jelly from the container.
Pour some of the pandan moss jelly into the mooncake mold, give it a stir to ensure the moss sinks to the bottom. Let it set.
Place the coconut jelly into the center of the pandan moss jelly, fill the pandan moss jelly to the brim. Let it cool and chill in the fridge until set.
Ensure the agar-agar powder and sugar are fully dissolved to achieve a smooth jelly texture.
Adjust the depth of the mooncake mold to ensure the layers are evenly distributed.
For a more vibrant pandan flavor, use fresh pandan leaves and extract the juice properly.
Can I use store-bought pandan extract instead of fresh pandan leaves?
Yes, you can use store-bought pandan extract, but fresh pandan leaves provide a more authentic flavor and aroma.
How long does it take for the jelly to set in the fridge?
It typically takes about 1-2 hours for the jelly to set completely in the fridge.
Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare this dessert a day in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to serve.
What can I use if I don’t have a mooncake mold?
You can use any small container or mold to shape the jelly layers if you don’t have a mooncake mold.
Is this recipe suitable for vegetarians?
No, this recipe contains an egg, so it is not suitable for vegetarians.
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